Holiday Traditions Around the World

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  1. 4. Italian Christmas cake often served during the holidays.
  2. 6. Nation famous for a giant Christmas lottery draw.
  3. 8. Spanish tradition of "El Gordo" refers to what?
  4. 9. The Feast of the Seven Fishes is celebrated by this heritage.
  5. 10. The name of Japan's favorite fast food chain for Christmas meals.
  6. 11. German Christmas market specialty (hot, spiced drink).
  7. 13. Scandinavian practice of leaving this food out for Christmas elves.
  8. 14. French Christmas dessert shaped like a log (Bûche de Noël).
  9. 16. This country has the tradition of Tió de Nadal (Christmas log).
  10. 19. Country known for lighting candles on Gävle Goat.
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  1. 1. Christmas tree tradition originated in this European country.
  2. 2. Custom of eating Kiviak during Greenlandic Christmas.
  3. 3. Name of the Czech tradition of pouring molten lead to predict the future.
  4. 5. A Filipino Christmas lantern made of paper and bamboo.
  5. 7. The country famous for "Misa de Gallo" Christmas Eve Mass.
  6. 10. This African American celebration spans December 26 to January 1.
  7. 12. Australian Christmas often includes this outdoor activity.
  8. 15. Mexican tradition of reenacting Mary and Joseph’s journey.
  9. 17. Poland’s Christmas Eve meal traditionally includes how many dishes?
  10. 18. Icelandic tradition of giving books on Christmas Eve.